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Fornella Family History

Fornella Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cornella, Formella, Cornell, Portella, Farnell, Morella, Forsell

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Where is the Fornella family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fornella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fornella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fornella. 100% of Fornella men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Fornella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fornella census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 58 immigration records available for the last name Fornella. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Fornella. For the veterans among your Fornella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fornella lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1994, in the United States, Fornella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Fornella in 1962 was 76, and 76 in 1994.

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